Information on what relaxer stretching is and why it is one of the vital. Im hoping in two or three months i can get it to mid awkward stage even with shrinkage without having to stretch. How to reinforce concrete slab on ground to control cracking. Does rough lumber shrinkage cause crown molding gap. The more ng there is, the more one can see where the relaxer should be applied during the next touchup session. One of the main reasons is failure to use a quality caulk. Yes, rough lumber shrinkage is the cause of crown molding gap. With highly oriented parts, the unbalanced shrinkage can be as much as 50%, making for some severe distortion or even cracking to relieve the stress.
This occurs when the evaporation rates are more than 0. Cracking commonly occurs as a vertical open failure see figure 3. The new concrete needs to be at least six inches thick, and it should have 12inch steel bars in. Relaxation shrinkage an overview sciencedirect topics. Prior to my hair journey, i never stretched my relaxers. The relaxer run off effect is the eventual overprocessing of the length of your previously hair from exposure to relaxer during the process of rinsing relaxer from your new growth. If your hair benefits from being in a stretched style or if it shrinks rapidly. As a kid, id go months and months without relaxing. Yes, after 10 long years of being natural, i decided to get a relaxer again. The purpose to relaxer stretching is to avoid overlapping previously relaxed hair and thicken your hair by avoiding frequent relaxer run off.
Fully submerge your shrunken wool in the bath and allow it to soak for 1030 minutes. Imagine a lady who is transitioning to texlaxed hair and is on a stretch, she will have her natural new growth, her texlaxed hair and her relaxed ends. The best mens underwear for every guy out there december 12, 2016 march 3, 2019 by snarkynomad welcome, friends and loved ones, to what is going to be the most detailed discussion i have ever produced. This video is basically how i got through my stretch of 20weeks. For those unfamiliar with stretching, its when you wait a longer period of time between your relaxers. To stretch shrunken wool cloth, fill a basin with lukewarm water and either hair conditioner or baby shampoo. How to make stretching your relaxer a breeze madamenoire.
Stretching is a great way to alleviate the above mentioned issues. Identifying plastic shrinkage cracks plastic shrinkage cracking occurs when the concrete is in the plastic state, which is within the first 24 hours after the cement begins to hydrate. Applying relaxer to the entire head will cause over processing. Cracks caused by excessive drying from exposed surfaces plastic shrinkage cracks can form in young concrete, within the first few hours after placing. That is, if you are accustomed to retouching your hair at 6 weeks posts, then going a 7th week without it is considered stretching. The output is in red when plastic shrinkage cracks are expected and precautions against plastic shrinkage cracking are manitory. Maximizing the amount of time between touchups can benefit many.
Stretching it out your relaxers that is benefits vs. Drying shrinkage is a very important property of cementitious composites influencing their durability. When positioned in the upper or top portion of the slab thickness, steel reinforcement limits the widths of random cracks that may occur because of concrete shrinkage and temperature restraints. People tend to underestimate relaxed hair shrinkage, especially for those who stretch their relaxers. Myth versus science since the introduction of the first 2liter, onepiece pet bottle by continental can co. I went with 1 pair instead of all 3 so i could see how they were and how they fit. The biggest problem is that this distortion might not show up for several days, weeks, or even months, if the part was quenched quickly and is kept cool after processing. Tips for caulking on a quality home painting project. Last year around june, i started relaxing every 3 months sept and dec and i was able to notice my hair growing. My top tips for a successful relaxer stretch, hair care tips, crystal rose love. Plastic shrinkage cracks appear in the surface of fresh concrete soon after it is placed and while it is still plastic.
I knew that when my roots got curly, it was time to crack open the relaxer container. It can be prevented by nailing the ceiling molding to the ceiling allowing it. You can grudgingly admit they look better than standard work jeans, too. Knowing how to handle your hair after washing is a great way to get rid of the shrinkage that you know is all too real. Relaxed hair shrinkage support long hair care forum. But, it does a nice job of helping my 4c hair from shrinking so much over the course of the day when its wet. You should be concerned with the small cracks because winddriven. Relaxed hair lets challenge our hair growth 3, 4 or 6 month. Reasons im going back to the creamy crack christal luster. What relaxer stretching is and why it is important in retaining length. My hair looks shorter and thinner than it usually does and i hate it. Sometimes, the shrinkage is permanent, and other times, it is the result of a treatable condition or due to lifestyle habits.
If you have a tmj disorder, it may be beneficial to do exercises that work out your temporomandibular joints. For now, im still relaxer stretching although i cannot lie, i have given transitioning some thought. Drying shrinkage results from the loss of capillary water from the hardened cement mixture, leading to contraction and crack formation within concrete. Unlike tensile failures, cracking results from too much localized compression. Stresses may be set up as the material stretches in an effort to fill the mold. For most concr ete, a crack tension failure is likely any time it is stretched in the range of 1. In my pursuit to stretch my hair from curly to straight with temperatures that were high. Dos and dont for our girls who are wearing a relaxer you might be thinking about doing a little stretching.
After washing the hair, it shrunk and tangledas it is common with natural hair a. If necessary, chip away any thick deposits of concrete or old sealer with a small hammer and chisel. Drying shrinkage causes slabs to contract, or shorten. Over the years ive compiled a list of 10 tips that helps me to have successful. Shrinkage control processes are applied by compressive shrinkage, resin treatment, or heatsetting. And the obsession with achieving certain lengths of hair is plain unhealthy imho. It will harden and continue to lose elasticity as time goes on. Stretching your relaxer will prove beneficial to your hairs health when done correctly.
You need functional keratin that can patch chip, cracks, and breaks in the. It is amazing what the internet can do because with lots and lots of research on hair care blogs and websites i found that waiting longer in between touch ups, or relaxer stretching, was in fact one of the best things that you can do for your relaxed hair. Im getting the cream crack but this time, the hair will be texlaxed and properly. First, use gravel that is made up of harder types of stone. They are usually parallel to each other on the order of 1 to 3 feet apart, relatively shallow, and.
At this time the concrete is plastic and has little strength. Its ideal for showing off the length youve worked so hard in growing. And of course this was very unhealthy for my hair which goes to prove that ignorance is truly bliss sometimes. Then, take the wool piece out of the water, use your hands to gently stretch. Water can move relatively freely and tends to move upwards towards the surface, a phenomenon known as bleeding. What relaxer stretching is and why it is important in. The best mens underwear for every guy out there snarky. This type of shrinkage is largely responsible for random cracking, wide joint and crack widths, and curling or warping of concrete floors. My hair is currently on a 4 month stretch and im planning on getting a relaxer. Would you ever consider going back to a mild relaxer. A couple of things i did learn to reduce potential shrinkage and surface cracks.
How to distinguish concrete settlement cracks from shrinkage cracks in concrete foundations, walls, floor slabs. Proper curing can often, but not always, prevent plastic shrinkage cracking by delaying the evaporation of bleed water. My mom is a total tomboy, so she would only do our hair meaning relax it on special occasions. I started to use mild relaxers and stretched my touchups. Like other muscles, your anal sphincter is only accustomed to stretching so far. If the crack is outdoors, such as in your driveway, work during dry weather.
Show me your lathe bench, mount your bench lathe the. So while concrete shrinkage is real i think its significant that all the information i found was aimed at large on grade slabs and long bridge support beams and roadways. There may be a structural issue in the sheet metal below the paint that results in cracking. So the problem is the shrinkage cracks not the shrinkage itself. We love it because as each day goes on, your hair stretches out and becomes. Compressive, or relaxation, shrinkage is applied to cotton and to certain cotton blends to reduce the stretching they experience during weaving and other processing. Xtreme or aunt jackies dont shrink, and my curls are right in place. Use acrylic latex caulk and put a small bead of caulk along the crack. Most people cant without a lot of stretching and training first. This stretching results in warpage when the part is ejected from. These types of cracks are commonly referred to as compression cracks. When getting relaxers, its recommended that you wait at least twelve weeks between touchups. Imperfections during the painting process can also cause.
Caulk that is of poor quality does not have the ability to stretch and flex. Shrinkage is when your hair shrinks up and appears shorter than what it is. Many stretch for anywhere from 10 weeks to 12 months and some go even longer. I couldnt twist my hair to save my life, perm rods made my already short.
I hate the creamy crack as much as the next natural lol. This is the act of extending the time one waits between getting relaxers. Because the only anti shrinkage i know is a relaxer. How to prevent cracks in a concreteslab driveway the. Cracking in an automotive paint job may occur in the clear coat over the paint or in the base color of the paint.
Scrub the crack with a wire brush to prep the surface for repair. Any of these conditions will cause plastic to hang up in the crack, nick, or offset seat of the bushing. Stretching helps avoid overlapping of the relaxer and helps you retain a lot of growth and thickness. Cip 5 plastic shrinkage cracking what is plastic shrinkage cracking.
I have considered getting a texturizer just to prevent the extreme shrinkage i experience, but i really dont. I am currently debating whether i should end my relaxer stretch and go back to the creamy crack, or just flip the script and go natural. A quick fix for cracks that are open and showing as a black line is to caulk them. I was super excited when i decided to stretch as far as i could but last week my hair started falling and hard to manage. For this reason, the metal at the failure will be thicker than the metals original thickness.
Using your finger, rub the caulk into the crack with a motion that is perpendicular to the crack. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to repair large cracks in a concrete driveway, using slab by sashco. Relaxer stretching can be good for your hair if its successful. Im about two months post relaxer and am hating the shrinkage that i am experiencing right now.
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